第一篇作文：<br />
1. Some people think the housing shortage in big cities can only be solved by the government. Do you agree or disagree?<br />
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The dearth of housing in big cities is increasingly stressful due to the population explosion. Some people hold the idea that the government should be responsible for it but I believe it is far from enough.<br />
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Admittedly, there is no doubting that the authorities should assume the obligation for the housing scarcity. In fact, it seems to me that the root cause of housing scarcity is the unbalanced economic and social development around the country. Compared to other cities, the metropolises tend to have more resources, more employment opportunities and better infrastructures, which attract youngsters to rush into them for career development and thereby aggravates the housing shortage. So the local government of the youth's homeland should take measures to promote its advance so as to attract them back from big cities.<br />
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Despite that, it is unpractical for the authorities to combat the housing shortage alone since it is a huge financial burden. Seldom can a nation afford it especially for the countries with a large population, such as China and India. In addition, as the role of the government is to strike a balance in budget allocation of different fields, it should also take account of the investment in medical care, education and social security, which are relatively more important to the citizens' well-beings.<br />
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On top of that, for the wealthy who can afford the commercial real estate, it is nothing but a waste of public finance for the authorities to address their housing. Worse still, it may widen the gap between the rich and the impoverished and cause the social instability. Also, the commercial housing better meets the requirements of the wealthy since they are entitled to have more opportunities to choose the location, facilities, area and environment.<br />
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In conclusion, the resolution to the housing shortage cannot rely on the government altogether. Instead, it requires the collaboration from multiple sides, including the government, property developers, the bank, and individuals themselves. <br />
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作者: 东方英歌 时间: 2012-8-23 22:26
第二篇：
The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of the advertising but not the real need of the whole society in which they sell. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
These days, with the proliferation of all types of advertisements, what the high sales of products really reflect becomes a controversial issue. Some people think that hot sales of consumer goods present the huge influence of the advertising but not the real requirement of the entire society where they sell. In my opinion, hot sales are the outcome of both advertisements and the truly demands of the society.
There is no denying that advertisements are really beneficial to products being hot ones. That is firstly because advertisements offer consumers a convenient channel to get to know new products. In today's world, products are super abundant. Therefore, businessmen have to advertise their products through TV, internet or even billboards, especially when it comes to new product release. Only in this way can consumers' attention be attracted, which is the premise of consumption. Many original advertisements also serve useful purposes for high sales. Products tend to look gorgeous and practical in advertisements, like iPhone and iPod, which arouse customers' desire and leave them unsatisfied if they do not buy them. Furthermore, advertisements screened by movie stars, popular singers and famous sportsmen may contribute to high sales for those who adore superstars, especially some youngsters. The products with star endorsements seem to be too charming to be resisted buying, regardless of their actual demands.
However, vast amounts of sales mirror practical demands of the whole society to some extent as well. In effect, any product's design and manufacture is to satisfy people's certain demands physically, psychologically and emotionally. And the hot products of course are no exception. Besides, under financial pressures, a great number of individuals often have budgets of their disposable incomes and it is products which truly meet their wants that can let them pay much out of their own pockets.
To sum up, my view is that both advertisements and social needs are indispensable for products sold like hot cakes and we should not simply attribute good sales to just one aspect.